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Build your own kaleidoscope and create dazzling, colorful designs! With each twist, light reflects off the mirrors inside, bouncing…

Build your own kaleidoscope and create dazzling, colorful designs! With each twist, light reflects off the mirrors inside, bouncing in new directions to form patterns that shift, repeat, and surprise.

Can you make your phone “disappear” from the signal world? Using everyday materials, you’ll build a Faraday cage that…

Can you make your phone “disappear” from the signal world? Using everyday materials, you’ll build a Faraday cage that blocks electromagnetic signals. As you test your design, you’ll explore how these invisible signals travel—and how shielding can stop them from getting through.

Are you ready to rock? Dive into the science of sound waves with this fun, hands-on activity. You’ll build…

Are you ready to rock? Dive into the science of sound waves with this fun, hands-on activity. You’ll build your own string instrument, then bring it to life by plucking the strings—creating vibrations and sound waves that travel in patterns similar to light waves. Discover how both sound and light carry energy as waves, and create something that’s truly out of this world!

Not all water is clean—but with a little creativity and clever engineering, it can be! In this challenge, you’ll…

Not all water is clean—but with a little creativity and clever engineering, it can be! In this challenge, you’ll design, build, and test your own water filtration system. Your mission is to remove as much dirt and debris as possible, because whether you’re on Earth or exploring beyond it, clean water is essential for survival.

Design, build, and race! In this hands-on challenge, you’ll step into the role of a space engineer and create…

Design, build, and race! In this hands-on challenge, you’ll step into the role of a space engineer and create your own balloon-powered space rover. A rush of escaping air sends your rover zooming forward, bringing physics to life through motion and design!

Explore the magic of ultraviolet (UV) light using UV beads. Make your own UV bead bracelet or keychain that…

Explore the magic of ultraviolet (UV) light using UV beads. Make your own UV bead bracelet or keychain that appears one way indoors and another after exposing it to the Sun, revealing a range of colors!

Create your very own mini solar system you can wear! Use colorful beads for the planets and straw pieces…

Create your very own mini solar system you can wear! Use colorful beads for the planets and straw pieces for the space between them. As you string them together, you’ll see just how far apart the planets really are—and end up with a necklace that’s totally out of this world!

Create a swirling miniature galaxy using a few simple materials! This activity models the clouds of gas, dust, and…

Create a swirling miniature galaxy using a few simple materials! This activity models the clouds of gas, dust, and sparkling stars that make up galaxies like our home galaxy, the Milky Way.

In this out-of-this-world activity, design and build your very own astronaut helmets using a paper bag, craft materials, imagination,…

In this out-of-this-world activity, design and build your very own astronaut helmets using a paper bag, craft materials, imagination, and a whole lot of cosmic flair. Decorate your helmet with stars, planets, and other space bling, then suit up for pretend missions and intergalactic fun.